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Besteiro Middle

Brownsville ISD · Cameron County · 6280 SOUTHMOST RD, Brownsville, TX 78521

(956)544-3900

6/10
#684
Rank 684 out of 1,447
Top 47%
English Language Arts5/10 · #731 · 49th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #771 · 47th percentile
Science7/10 · #469 · 67th percentile

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School Overview

Besteiro Middle sits in Brownsville, the southernmost city in Texas, where the Rio Grande and a rich blend of Mexican and American culture shape everyday life in a way you won't find anywhere else in the state. The school lands right around the middle of the pack overall, but its science scores stand out noticeably above the rest, making it a solid fit for families with kids who lean toward hands-on, analytical thinking. For families rooted in this border community who want a neighborhood school with a genuine sense of place and a real strength to build on, Besteiro is worth a closer look.

Student Demographics

525 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
516 (98%)
White
9 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners277 (53%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged505 (96%)
Students with Disabilities115 (22%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

549
Enrollment
47.5
Teachers (FTE)
11.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)